Asian black bear sightings in Japan from April to November 2025 totaled 47,038, marking the highest figure since comparable data became available, according to the Environment Ministry. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/08/japan/japan-record-bear-sightings-2025/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #bears #animals #environment #environmentministry